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Sweet. i'm really going to make an effort to go to it. my buddy plays some plays in Riverside all the time so i rarely get a chance to see him perform. he's done Echo Curio like twice before and he seems to have built a relationship with them.

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Grouper/Infinite Body/Ilyas Ahmed last night was probably my favorite show of the year so far. (John Wiese was also there put didn't perform a regular set). I was surprised that not a very huge crowd showed up, instead it was modest and extremely respectful. So quiet you could hear a pin drop. Just right. Grouper played all new material, a lot of stuff from that ATP recording last year, particularly the song she opened with which is like the 3rd song from the ATP set (it's about 6 or 7 minutes long). Probably my favorite Grouper song yet. She told me it's called "She Loves You something-or-other" but she's changing the name. Infinite Body was great as usual but a little bit too short, just did 4 songs. Ended with "Sunshine" which is a favorite. Ilyas was also way too short, also only did 4 songs, but he sounded good. Liz came up and sang the last song he played which was cool but I prefer his voice to his own material.

Just a really good bill overall and I left so satisfied. The Smell is picking up in quality bookings right now.

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Originally Posted by pancakespancakes

They're playing down here at the Che Cafe that Saturday and I'm really really excited. I think Awesome Color will be fun too... most of their material is pretty vapid but when they're good, they're great. I know it will be really cool to watch.

Missed Hair Police tonight. Got there a little before 9, they were the first act on?! Oh well. Rest of the night was fun. I'll have to catch them on the next tour.

Re: LA Noise show compendium

Originally Posted by pancakespancakes

Grouper/Infinite Body/Ilyas Ahmed last night was probably my favorite show of the year so far. (John Wiese was also there put didn't perform a regular set). I was surprised that not a very huge crowd showed up, instead it was modest and extremely respectful. So quiet you could hear a pin drop. Just right. Grouper played all new material, a lot of stuff from that ATP recording last year, particularly the song she opened with which is like the 3rd song from the ATP set (it's about 6 or 7 minutes long). Probably my favorite Grouper song yet. She told me it's called "She Loves You something-or-other" but she's changing the name. Infinite Body was great as usual but a little bit too short, just did 4 songs. Ended with "Sunshine" which is a favorite. Ilyas was also way too short, also only did 4 songs, but he sounded good. Liz came up and sang the last song he played which was cool but I prefer his voice to his own material.

Just a really good bill overall and I left so satisfied. The Smell is picking up in quality bookings right now.

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Hmmmm that earlier show at the Echo Curio saturday might be worth checking out. Although I might be a little pooped by the end of the day. Are Pedestrian Deposit worth checking out live? Not really my style but seems like it could be awesome.

Re: LA Noise show compendium

Originally Posted by pancakespancakes

Hmmmm that earlier show at the Echo Curio saturday might be worth checking out. Although I might be a little pooped by the end of the day. Are Pedestrian Deposit worth checking out live? Not really my style but seems like it could be awesome.

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Robedoor no longer playing the Saturday show with Carter and Barn Owl. Although instead they are playing Friday night at Ehco Curio with Inca Ore and Pocahaunted and some other people. Meh. Now I don't know which to go to. Probably can't go to both but I'll still try to make Saturday night...

The reason I'm so crushed is because Robedoor's new album is by far the best thing they've done so far, it's excellent, and I really recommend it.